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Skiing and Snowboarding in Sölden, Austria

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:16:47 +0000

I hadn’t heard much about Sölden before a friend mentioned it to me. There are plenty of more well known Austrian resorts, especially among British skiers, but looking at it in black and white, I found myself asking why I…

New ski and board gear for 2012/13

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:45:47 +0000

While the current ski season is in full swing, many eager snow fanatics will be looking ahead to the next season; 2012/13. With the new season comes new technology, new gear, and oh so much fun in the snow.

In…

The 2012 Altitude Comedy Festival in Mayrhofen, Austria

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:00:48 +0000

The Altitude Comedy Festival is one of a kind. Set in the picture-perfect ski resort of Mayrhofen in Austria, it brings some of the world’s biggest comedians to one of the world’s top ski resorts.…

Skiing in Pas de la Casa, Andorra – a review from Crystal Ski customers

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:49:15 +0000

Two Crystal Ski customers who travelled out to Pas de la Casa with the company for New Year give a review of their holiday.

Jamie, a snowboarder and Helen, a skier hit the slopes and the famous après ski hard,…

Skiing in France in 2012 [infographic]

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:29 +0000

France remains the most popular ski destination for British skiers year after year. We know and love so many resorts in the French Alps, with millions of us heading to the slopes every season.

Our new infographic takes a closer…

Resort guide and skiing tips; Jasper & Marmot Basin, Alberta, Canada

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:27:23 +0000

To the north of the well-known Banff National Park is the quieter, wilder, Jasper National Park – home to the resort of Jasper and the ski area of Marmot Basin.

I was lucky enough to spend some time exploring this area…

Our tour of the top USA ski resorts

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:32:18 +0000

The North American product manager, Michael Brabin, is just back from a three week tour of some of the top US ski resorts. Here are his thoughts on what each resort has to offer along with some photos from his trip.…

Disability Snowsport UK’s National Skiathon 2011

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:41:25 +0000

Now in its third year, the DSUK’s 2011 National Skiathon (the ultimate team challenge for skiers and snowboarders) is to be held on May 17th. Held in snow domes and ski slopes across the UK, learn more and find out…

Your songs of the season – 2011/12

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:26:55 +0000

We asked for your suggestions for your ‘Songs of the Season’ – and here they are…

Agree? Disagree? Are we missing a ‘classic’?

Tell us on facebook and have your suggestion added to the list!

1) Sex,…

Moguls, tunnel runs, exceptional food and an incident or two – my week in Alpe d’Huez

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:09:26 +0000

Writing titles for blog posts can be tricky. How do you sum up a week’s events on holiday in just a few words? The short answer is you can’t.

But, having just returned from a week’s snowboarding in Alpe d’Huez,…